All of my life I was fit... until I was 42. I let my lifestyle change and stopped exercising! Guess what happened? I gained 40+ lbs and confessed to my father the current weight. Very kindly he said, "that's not like you it is Dori?" "No Dad," I replied, "it isn't." And it was then I decided to go to a private gym specially designed for women and especially so following a knee surgery. I knew that this was beginner conditioning and safe following from surgery and PT.
Very embarrassing to weigh over 170# when "everyone" knew me at 125#. I had to find a place where I could be comfortable strength training in a private environment. This enabled me to become the new me! Achieving the goal weight and becoming stronger than I have ever been in my whole life has opened new doors for me. Turning 50 this year and I do not feel it. I can hike, ride a bike, run, walk, perform burpees, jump tucks & handstands. Just like I did when I was 15! Are you uncomfortable in your skin? Well, you don't have to be! Let's get in shape together and learn how to eat and exercise for the rest or our lives. Dori J. Flynn, Circuit trainer, Coach, Owner/Manager of Curves Westbrook read more